✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 3, 2026
Early Action
Non-binding
Closed
Feb 1, 2027
Regular Decision
Non-binding
84 days left
May 3, 2027
Rolling
175 days left
“Regular admission deadline. Applicants after Feb. 1 are not eligible for merit scholarships, and will only be admitted on a case-by-case, space-available basis. (documents deadline Feb. 8)”
Early Action: November 2 (see official page)
Application
University of Iowa Application, Common Application (fall session only)
Testing
Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Fee
$55
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Meet high school course requirements; RAI 245+ for Iowa residents, 255+ for other states.
Separate admission
College of Engineering (direct admission)
RAI 265 or higher; meet high school course requirements; recommended pre-calculus, physics, chemistry. Students not admitted directly enter
Separate admission
- In-state tuition
- $11,622
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,710
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $70,727
- 6-year graduation
- 76%